This extensively revised edition is a single compact reference that describes a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed by cardiologists. The focus is on the clinical application of these procedures with descriptions of their technical aspects, as well as contraindications and potential complications. The book provides detailed instruction on the interpretation of clinical data generated during these procedures and includes case presentations to illustrate how they are utilized in clinical practice.

Cardiology Procedures: A Clinical Primer contains distilled clinical information and data important to those involved in the clinical care of cardiac patients. Comprising practical material designed to help in learning the diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures performed in clinical practice, it will also be useful for trainees and practitioners in related disciplines.

 

Part 1 Non-Invasive cardiology

1 Transthoracic Echocardiography
2 Transesophageal Echocardiography
3 Contrast Echocardiography
4 Exercise ECG Stress Testing
5 Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
6 Pharmacologic Stress Testing
7 Stress Echocardiography
8 Single Photon Emission Computed Tomographic Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
9 Positron Emission Tomography
10 Radionuclide Angiography (MUGA)
11 Amyloid Imaging
12 Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) and Fractional flow reserve-computed tomography (FFR-CT)
13 Cardiac Magnetic Resonance
Part 2 Critical Care
14 Central Venous Cannulation
15 Right Heart Catheterization
16 Pericardiocentesis
17 Procedural Sedation
18 Endotracheal Intubation
Part 3 Electrophysiology
19 The Electrocardiogram
20 Ambulatory Electrocardiography
21 Tilt Table Testing
22 Electrophysiologic Testing
23 Temporary Transvenous Pacing
24 Cardiac Pacemakers
25 Biventricular Pacing
26 Pacemaker Interrogation and Programming
27 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD)
28 DC Cardioversion
29 Pulmonary Vein Isolation
30 Left Atrial Appendage Closure
Part 4 Interventional cardiology
31 Coronary Angiography
32 Coronary Blood Flow and Pressure Measurements
33 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
34 Alcohol Septal Ablation
35 Transcatheter Closure of Atrial Septal Defects and Patent Foramen Ovale
36 Balloon Valvuloplasty
37 Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
38 Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
39 Endomyocardial Biopsy
40 Circulatory Support Devices.